Category: WWE

WWE Announces Rumble Pre-Show Main event

WWE.com has announced that this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pre-show will feature Antonio Cesaro defending the United States championship against the Miz.

The pre-show will stream on youtube and facebook.

NXT Talent To Get Rumble Spot

World Wrestling Entertainment is making great effort to bring more recognition to it’s Tampa Florida based developmental promotion og NXT. Giving one talent the opportunity to be part of Sunday’s Royal Rumble match.

Since the Royal Rumble has turned into a weekend long event with fan fest the WWE is taking the opportunity to capitalize on the growing recognition of NXT by holding a tournament to see which lucky NXT star will get a spot in the Royal Rumble match. The competitors are currently set to be Bo Dallas, Leo Kruger, Adrian Neville, Conor O’Brian, Corey Graves, Luke Harper, Oliver Grey and Xavier Woods.

See the official announcement here?

Raw Recap: January 21 2013

Vickie Guerrero & Paul Heyman came to the ring. Vickie said that she wants us to be entertained. Heyman said he is out here with Vickie in a show of solidarity. He said that last week The Rock defamed his & Vickie’s character. Vickie said that The Rock is banned from the arena & if he enters the arena he will be arrested. A crew member told Vickie that The Rock was here. The Rock is outside the arena where he was stopped from entering by the police. The Rock told the officers that there is nothing that can stop him from getting in the arena & into the People’s ring & electrifying. One of the officers told The Rock that they will arrest him if he enters the arena. The Rock said there is noway that he won’t get into the People’s ring tonight. Vickie said Rock will be arrested if he enters the arena “if you smell what the Vick is cooking.”

There will be Beat the Clock Challenge matches tonight where the winner gets to chose the spot he enters the Royal Rumble match.

Beat the Clock Match: Antonio Cesaro vs Randy Orton: Orton got the win to set the clock at 11:36.

Video promo of The Shield. They showed footage of their attacks on Sheamus, Orton, The Miz, Team Hell No & Ryback. They said that they are just getting started.

Big Show vs Zach Ryder: Brad Maddox came to the announcer table to do commentary during the match. Big Show got the win.

Heyman was in the locker room on the phone. Brad Maddox interrupted him. Maddox said that there is nothing he wouldn’t do to keep his dream alive. Heyman told Maddox he was wrong about him & if he sticks with him he will make him famous.

Ryback vs Heath Slater of 3MB: Ryback got the win. After the match Ryback said his job is fun. He said that he was made for the Royal Rumble match & it will lead him to the main event at Wrestle Mania. Ryback started a “feed me more” chant.

The Rock still outside the arena trying to talk the police into letting him in. Rock said the police are here to protect & sreve the people. One officer said he has a ticket for the show & his family is inside at the show. Vickie showed up wanting Rock to be arrested. The police said he hasn’t done anything wrong yet. Vickie threatened to have the officers suspended if they don’t do what she tells them. Vickie said she would lift the ban if The Rock apologized to her. Rock said he he would not apologize & he will get into the ring on his own terms. He told Vickie that she still looks horrible tonight. Vickie stormed off. Rock told the officers that he has an idea.

CM Punk & Paul Heyman came to the ring. Punk talked about what the WWE Championship meant to him. Punk said that he wont allow Rock or any man to take it from him. He said Rock is here to entertain & that he is here to hurt people & to be WWE Champion. He said Rock is proud to be the People’s Champion & he is proud to be a real champion. He said he chose honest arrogance & Rock chose the People. He said he has earned the right to be champion. He said the People don’t matter  the WWE title is all that matters & that he is the best in the world.

Beat the Clock match: Time to beat is 11:36: Dolph Ziggler vs The Miz: AJ & Big E. Langston was at ringside for the match. Langston interfered in the match. Ziggler got the win to set a new time of 10:56.

Team Hell No Anger Management Graduation Ceremony. Team Hell No came to the ring wearing graduation gowns. Dr. Shelby said he was proud of them & handed them their caps to put on & their diplomas. Dr. Shelby asked them who should be the valedictorian. Kane & Bryan argued about who it should be, Kane said Bryan & Bryan said Kane. Dr. Shelby asked them if a hug would make them feel better & they said yes. Dr. Shelby said that everyone everywhere should hug. Team Hell No got Lawler & Cole to hug & got people in the audience to hug. Team Hell No & Dr. Shelby told everyone to hug.

Alicia Fox vs Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn got the win.

Backstage Heyman told Punk that he has arranged a sky box for him to go & watch from as he goes to the ring to deliver a personal message to The Rock.

Heyman in the ring, said to Punk who is up in a sky box that this is for him. Heyman said that he was acting as Punk’s interpreter. Heyman said that Mr. McMahon is a tyrant & is desperate for someone to beat Punk. He said that The Rock is the current flavor of the month. Heyman called The Rock stupid. The Rock’s music hit & The Rock came out showing he has a ticket & came to the ring. Rock thanked the police for the ticket. Heyman started to interrupt & Rock told Heyman to shut up & called him Twinkie Tits & told him to get out of the ring. Rock said that tonight is Punk’s last night on Raw as WWE Champion. Rock said he is proud to be the People’s Champion. Rock said he will rip Punk’s face off. Rock said he has waited 10 years for this shot. He said like MLK he has adream where he will become WWE Champion again. Rock promises that he will beat Punk at the Royal Rumble & when that is done Rock said we can say free at last, free at last, thank God almighty we are free at last. The light went out & when they came back on The Shield was attacking Rock . The Shield laid Rock out with a triple powerbomb. Punk from his sky box said you have to pay a price for your freedom. Punk said that The Rock isn’t good enough to beat the best in the world.

The Final Beat the Clock Match: Sheamus vs Wade Barrett: Sheamus was about to hit Barrett with a Brogue Kick when AJ, Ziggler & Langston came to rinside & AJ enterd the ring preventing Sheamus from delivering the Brogue Kick on Barrett. Sheamus eventually was able to hit Barrett with the Brogue Kick but was to late the time expired before he could get a 3 count. Ziggler won the Beat the Clock Challenge.

Backstage in Vickie’s office Ziggler , AJ & Langston came in & Ziggler was boasting how he won the Beat the Clock Challenge. Ziggler talked about picking his number for the Royal Rumble. Vickie interrupted & told Ziggler that she didn’t say he could pick any number. Vickie said he gets to chose between 1& 2.

Punk & Heyman was backstage & Mr. McMahon appeared asked them if they think they are clever. Punk said they had nothing to do with what happened to The Rock. McMahon told Punk that if The Shield interferes in his match with The Rock at the Royal Rumble that he would strip him of the WWE Championship.

Alberto Del Rio vs Tensai: Del Rio got the win.

Bob Backlund was annouced as an inductee into the 2013 Hall Of Fame.

John Cena came to the ringto address the WWE Universe. Cena rambled on about doing whatever you want on Sunday’s. He talked about the Royal Rumble match this Sunday. Cena said that he will win. Sheamus came out & said that he will win. Prime time Players came out. Randy Orton came out & said that he will win. The Miz came out & said he will win. Team Hell No came out & each said he would win & they argued about it. Antonio Cesaro came out & said he would win. 3MB came out & said that one of them would win. A big brawl broke out in the ring & other Superstars came to the ring & joined the brawl in the ring.

 

 

Viewpoint: Raw 20th Anniversary Show – A Major Flop

Let me start off by saying I take no pleasure in writing this article. Being critical of something that normally brings me much happiness is not an enjoyable experience for me – but watching the 20th Anniversary Episode of Raw was no enjoyable experience either. I can’t believe that the WWE, after a huge build up, produced a very average program with such a huge opportunity.

20 years and the longest running weekly program stands on it’s own merits. It’s a huge deal. It was such a big deal that no one other than “The Boss” Vince McMahon was appropriate to welcome us (the fans) to the 20th Anniversary of Monday Night Raw!!!! Vince let us know that what we have come to expect over those 20 years is entertainment – and that was exactly what I was expecting – 3 hours of entertainment!

What I got was one awesome moment (Kaitlyn winning the WWE Diva’s Championship) and a very average program that didn’t come close to matching all the hype that led up to this historic event.

Disappointment is not even close to explaining how I felt at the end. And the disappointment was not just for myself, but for our staff here at DTRT Wrestling News as well. I use the word staff, but really all we are is 4 wrestling fans who spend our time and money (no, we don’t get paid to do this – and our little hobby is not a money producer at this point in time) covering the world of professional wrestling both inside and outside the ring.

So if we were disappointed, then I’m sure that many were just like us. Here are the tweets from three of our four crew members that were live tweeting at the end of the program:

Vanessa: Yep it’s official best part about #RAW20 was @KaitlynWWE winning#DivasChampionship the rest was lame follow me? @GreatLove91night

 

Trevor: Well thank you @WWE for turning what could have been a legit celebration and honoring those who helped build Raw. Nope – #Raw20

 

And myself: Best thing about the ending was seeing Double A, Arn Anderson helping restore order. Toughest member of #4horsemen ! #RAW20

 

I mean seriously, an event of this magnitude, and we get CM Punk vs Brodus Clay???? In one highlight videos we get Bastion Booger and Duke “The Dumpster” Droese???? Of all the Superstars from the past all we get is Ric Flair and Mick Foley???? (I love them both, but they have both had recent story lines). The best they can do with AJ is to have her climb up the steel cage and sit on the top and scream????

During his opening, Mr. McMahon jokingly (or so I thought) said this:

Why have over 4 billion viewers enjoyed Monday Night Raw? Because of one reason, because I’m a certifiable iconic genious – and because of each and every one of you and I thank you. We hope you enjoy the 20th Anniversary of Monday Night Raw.

If this show was a thank you, then there must not be much gratitude for the fans and their 20 years of support!

I was told that because the return of The Rock had been so popular the week before, that they thought he would be enough to carry this show. Not even The Rock Concert could pull this show from disaster. Even the confrontation between Rock and Punk sucked. If they wanted The People’s Champ to carry the show, they certainly should have brought him out sooner than 10:55.

If this was all about ratings, why didn’t they tease an appearance of Stone Cold Steve Austin? Do you think that “The Rattlesnake” might have brought in a few extra viewers? Oh Hell Yes!

There were some good matches. Barrett defeating Orton was good; Ryback, Sheamus, and Orton chasing off The Shield was worked for me; Cena and Ziggler in the cage wasn’t bad – but none of them was anything that we might not see any other Monday.

The night was historic, but what was historic about Sheamus losing to 3MB????

As I mentioned earlier, Kaitlyn winning the WWE Diva’s Championship was huge and deserves it’s own coverage, but they even screwed this story line up by having Eve “quit”. If you saw Kaitlyn on “Backstage Fallout”,  she had no clue how to respond to Eve’s WWE finale, and quite frankly Eve deserved to leave with something better than a goofy meltdown to a backstage reporter.

Again, if ratings were what they were after – why not jump right into a Kaitlyn/AJ feud. When they were properly using AJ many months ago, she was practically carrying the ratings on her own. They had the audience to drive future ratings, but missed so many opportunities to drive home The Royal Rumble and ultimately Wrestlemania.

I could go on about the time and effort that DTRT Wrestling News put into promoting this event, but that would make the story about us, and the only thing about us and this story is that we, like I’m sure so many other fans were, disappointed, disgusted, and angry as we were expecting something huge and got less than the best that the WWE has to offer!

Hell, we didn’t even get a good Raw!

 

Ed Boston

DTRT Wrestling News Co-Founder

Kaitlyn wins first Diva’s championship In hometown of Houston Texas

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A visibly emotional Kaitlyn has her hand raised in victory by referee Charles Robinson

It’s been a long road for Kaitlyn the last 2 years. Beginning her WWE career in NXT Kaitlyn who’s real name is Celeste Bonin has more then earned the right to hold the Diva’s championship.

In July 2010, Kaitlyn signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment, and was assigned to NXT formally known as Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), WWE’s developmental territory.

In September 2010, she competed in the all-female third season of the NXT television competition where she became the only female in history to win NXT. Prior to her debut to the main roster in December 2010, she formed a tag team with fellow Diva AJ Lee known as The Chickbusters in May 2011. After the split of the team in May 2012, she began a singles career.

Now that Kaitlyn is Diva’s champion all creative signs point to a feud with her former tag team partner AJ Lee.

Raw Recap: January 14 2012 – RAW 20th Anniversary

It was the 20th Anniversary of Monday Night Raw. Mr. McMahon was in the ring. He talked about the 20 years of Monday Night Raw. He mention tonight there will be  a Steel Cage Match of Dolph Ziggler vs John Cena & The Rock concert with The Rock. Big Show interrupted & came to the ring. Big Show said the anniversary had to wait because they had to address the travesty that happened on Smackdown. McMahon told Big Show that it looks like he lost some weight referring to Big Show losing the World Title to Alberto Del Rio on Smackdown in a Last Man Standing Match. McMahon showed the footage from the match. Big Show said that it wasn’t fair for him to be put in that match & Booker T is jealous of him. Big Show asked McMahon to strip Del Rio of the title. Del Rio came to the ring. Del Rio said the Big Show is like a crying baby. Del Rio challenged Big Show to a match for tonight on Raw for the World Championship. Big Show said he isn’t prepared & that he will fight Del Rio when he want to fight him. Big Show suggested the match be at the Royal Rumble. Del Rio called Big Show a fat jack*ss. Del Rio & Ricardo Rodriguez has a present for Big Show. Ricardo through a bucket of confetti on Big Show. Big Show got angry & him & Del Rio brawled & Big Show left the ring after Del Rio connected with a foot to the back of Big Show’s head.

Wade Barrett vs Randy Orton: Barrett got the win.

Backstage Booker T told Eve if she gets herself counted out or disqualified to save her title in tonight’s Diva Championship match against Kaitlyn she will lose the title. Eve tried to seduce Booker T to get him to change his mind. Booker T & Teddy Long laughed at her & She slapped Teddy across the face.

Team Hell No’s checkup with Dr. Shelby. Daniel Bryan told Kane in order to get out of there they need to lie to Dr. Shelby. Dr. Shelby came in & said that he had one question for them to answer. He asked Bryan what is his favorite thing about Kane. Bryan said he like that Kane is tall, that he cane set fire to things just by lowering his arms & that he is a good dancer. Dr. Shelby then asked the same question to Kane. Kane said Bryan is agile in the ring, he has a good beard & he likes that he wears woman’s clothing. Dr. Shelby then brought in Rhodes Scholars to get them to trigger an angry reaction out of Team Hell No. Dr. Shelby told Team Hell No to let it wash over them & to go to their happy place. Rhodes Scholars criticized Dr. Shelby 7 said that Team Hell No would be better served by Dr. Phil. Dr. Shelby got angry & told Team Hell No to get them. Team Hell No attacked Rhodes Scholars & Rhodes Scholars left. Bryan said now that’s what I call a happy place & Team hell No & Dr. Shelby started yelling YES!

Kane vs Damien Sandow: Kane got the win.

Mick Foley was revealed as the first inductee to this years Hall of Fame class. Foley came to the ring. Foley said thanks & then was interrupted by The Shield. The Shield surrounded Foley & was about to attack him when Ryback’s music hit & Ryback came to the ring. Ryback brawled with The Shield. Randy Orton came to the ring then Sheamus also came to the ring. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns was thowed out of the ring. Ryback delivered the Shell Shocked to Dean Ambrose.

Josh Mathews interviewed Ryback in the ring. Ryback said he wont rest until he gives back to The Shield what they have taken from him. Ryback chanted ” feed me The Shield”.

Diva Championship Match: Kaitlyn vs Diva Champ Eve: Eve can lose title even by count out or DQ: Kaitlyn got the win to become the new Diva Champion.

Josh Mathews interviewed Brodus Clay backstage. they showed footage from last week of what CM Punk said about Brodus. Brodus said Punk’s pipe bomb is about to blow up in his face.

Brodus Clay vs CM Punk: Punk got the win. After the match Punk it is a fact that he will beat The Rock at the Royal Rumble & it is a fact that he is the best in the world.

Backstage Foley was on the phone with his kids when The Rock came up. The Rock hugged Foley & congratulated him on his Hall  of Fame honors. Rock & Foley was doing some of their old Rock & Sock connection stuff. Vickie Guerrero interrupted them & told them to shut up. She said she that this is her show & walked away. Foley was surprised The Rock didn’t lay a verbal smackdown on her. Rock told Foley to trust him & to watch his Rock concert.

Over the Top Rope Challenge Match: Sheamus vs 3MB: Sheamus eliminated Mahal then McIntyre. Sheamus got caught up in the ropes & Mahal & McIntyre helped Slater win by pulling Sheamus to the floor. After the match Sheamus interrupted 3MB’s celebration & delivered a Brogue Kick to Slater & McIntyre.

Josh Mathews interviewed John Cena about his match with Dolph Ziggler.

Miz TV: Ric Flair was The Miz’s guest. Miz asked Flair about his favorite Raw moment. Flair said it was the Raw after he retired. Miz & Flair was saying really back & forth which led to some strutting & wooing. Antonio Cesaro interrupted. Cesaro insulted Flair & Miz wanted to fight Cesaro but Cesaro said he would be the bigger man & walk away. Flair stopped Cesaro & hit him with a chop across the chest & threw him to The Miz & Miz delivered a Skull Crushing Finale & then Miz put Cesaro in a figure 4 leg lock.

Daniel Bryan vs Cody Rhodes: Bryan got the win.

In a interview with Matt Striker, Eve said she quits.

Backstage AJ with Big E. Langston talk about some of the wedding moment from Raw & show the footage. Langston showed the footage of AJ’s wedding to Daniel Bryan where she was hired as the Raw GM. AJ started crying & blamed John Cena for her losing the GM job. Dolph Ziggler came in & consoled AJ & did a promo for his match tonight against Cena.

J.R. came down to do commentary for the Cena & Ziggler steel cage match.

Steel Cage Match: Dolph Ziggler vs John Cena: AJ & Big E. Langston was at ringside. Langston was on the outside preventing Cena from escaping the cage. AJ went crazy & climbed on top of the cage. Langston entered the cage with the briefcase but Cena met Langston & Langston dropped the briefcase. Ziggler pick up the briefcase & tried to hit Cena with it but missed & hit Langston instead. Cena delivered a AA to Ziggler & got the win.

Rock concert with The Rock: The Rock talked about his first time on Raw & showed a picture of him from that show. Rock poked fun of the way he looked. Rock’s first song was to the tune of Heartbreak Hotel about Paul Heyman. Rock made fun of Heyman being fat & not being able to see his penis. For his second song he called out Vickie so he could sing it to her. Rock sang the song to the tune of Eric Clapton’s Wonderful Tonight. The song was about Vickie being horrible looking. Rock called out CM Punk. Punk & Heyman came out. Rock mentioned what Punk said last week about Rock will be boxing with God. Rock said Punk isn’t God & with God as his witness he will beat Punk for the WWE championship at the Royal Rumble. Rock & Punk brawled.

 

Final card for tonight’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view

Triple Threat for the TNA World Heavyweight Title Bobby Roode vs. Austin Aries vs. Jeff Hardy

TNA Tag Team Title Match Matt Morgan & Joey Ryan vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez

TNA X Division Title Match Tournament Winner vs. Rob Van Dam

X Division Tournament Finals Christian York vs. Kenny King

#1 Contenders Gauntlet Match Gail Kim vs. ODB vs. Miss Tessmacher vs. Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky

Devon vs. Joseph Park

Sting vs. DOC

Daniels vs. James Storm

Special Preview of Monday Night Raw 20th Anniversary

Monday Night Raw 20th Anniversary

by DTRT Wrestling News Radio

Mon, January 14, 2013 12:00 pm Eastern
It’s been twenty years since World Wrestling Entertainment debuted it’s flagship television broadcast “Monday Night Raw”. Today we reflect on the show’s indelible mark on sports entertainment.

 

Here’s the link – join us live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dtrtwrestlingnews/2013/01/14/monday-broadcast

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